School Psychologist

Amarillo ISD; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Amarillo ISD is seeking a licensed school psychologist to provide psycho-educational assessments for students with disabilities and collaborate with staff, students, and parents to support success. This supplemental position assists ARD planning and behavioral strategies within a district framework.

The role requires administering assessments, interpreting data, and providing guidance to families and staff, with travel within the district and occasional out-of-state travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Licensed or eligible in school psychology as required by district.
• Ability to administer in-depth psycho-educational assessments.
• Interpreting data and writing comprehensive reports.

Responsibilities

• Administer psycho-educational assessments for students in need.
• Interpret assessment data and write reports for ARD committees.
• Consult with parents on behavioral needs and provide staff strategies.
• Provide psychological consultations and staff development.
• Follow district policies and ethics; participate in ARD meetings.

Skills

Psycho-educational assessments

Data interpretation

Collaborative communication

Behavioral strategies

Education

Licensed Specialist in School Psychology

Licensed Psychological Associate

Job description

Primary Purpose

Provide psycho-educational assessments of students with disabilities while collaborating with staff, students, and parents to provide support and direct services for students with disabilities who are experiencing emotional/behavioral problems.

This position is supplemental to locally funded positions.

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Certification:

Licensed Specialist in School Psychology, or eligible for licensure

OR

Licensed Psychological Associate, or eligible for licensure

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to administer in-depth psycho-educational assessments
• Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, education of special education students, human development, and learning theories
• Ability to interpret data and solve problems of different complexities
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

WORK CONDITIONS

• Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment
• Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Frequent walking, prolonged use of computer
• Lifting: May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist non-ambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours
• Environment: Exposure to biological hazards; requires district-wide travel, some statewide and out of state travel
• Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress; ability to problem solve, interpret data and acquire and apply new skills and knowledge; ability to resolve conflicts; ability to adapt and be flexible in multiple environments
• Regular attendance is an essential function

Minimum Experience

Experience working with and assessing students who have emotional disturbances and/or autism.

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Administer in-depth psycho-educational assessments to students referred to special education
• Interpret data from assessments and write reports for students referred to special education
• Consult with parents concerning the behavioral needs of their student
• Provide behavioral strategies to staff concerning their students
• Serve as a member of ARD committees in developing behavioral strategies
• Provide psychological consultations
• Provide staff development
• Follow all Federal and State guidelines, policies and laws, AISD Board Policy, and the Texas Educator Code of Ethics.
• Perform other duties as assigned

[Position Type:[Full-Time

[Salary:[$321.58[ Per Day

Job Categories

Student Services > Psychologist

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Leslee Weaks

Asst. Director- SPED

• EDUCATION SUPPORT CENTER
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]